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Coming Events - Monthly Classes
Coffee Morning - 2nd Wed - $5 each morning
SECOND Wednesday of each month 09:30am - 11:30am

Our coffee morning is a great opportunity for you to get out of the house, meet like minded souls and enjoy a chat and a cuppa while you create. Bring along your latest hand project or pick up one of the many patterns we have available in the shop.

Coffee Morning - 2nd Fri - $5 each morning
SECOND Friday of each month 09:30am - 11:30am

Our coffee morning is a great opportunity for you to get out of the house, meet like minded souls and enjoy a chat and a cuppa while you create. Bring along your latest hand project or pick up one of the many patterns we have available in the shop.

Coffee Morning - Last Wed - $5 each morning
LAST Wednesday of each month 09:30am - 11:30am

Our coffee morning is a great opportunity for you to get out of the house, meet like minded souls and enjoy a chat and a cuppa while you create. Bring along your latest hand project or pick up one of the many patterns we have available in the shop.

A Lifetime of Memories - 2nd Sat (Starts March) - $120 - 12 lessons
SECOND Saturday of each month 02:00pm - 04:00pm

This monthly quilt is full of tiny pieces, appliqué and stitched memories.  Come along each month to stitch the verse, then receive a pattern to incorporate the verse in a block.  Project runs for 12 lessons/months.
***  We are taking names of those interested in a Friday class ***

Bareroots House Little Stitches - 3rd Fri - $15 per month (incl pattern)
THIRD Friday of each month 09:30am - 11:30am

Each month of this class you will be issued with a Bareroots Little Stitchies pattern that depicts a house situated in a scene depicting that month.  You will be able to start stitching in class then complete the borders at home.  At the end you will have a quilt/wall hanging consisting of 12 houses to decorate your home or give as a gift.  Samples of the patterns are available at the Tree for viewing.

($15 includes pattern - $30 will be required at 1st Lesson so payments are 1 month in advance.) Project runs for 12 months.

Bareroots House Little Stitches - 3rd Sat - $15 per month (incl pattern)
THIRD Saturday of each month 02:00pm - 04:00pm

Each month of this class you will be issued with a Bareroots Little Stitchies pattern that depicts a house situated in a scene depicting that month.  You will be able to start stitching in class then complete the borders at home.  At the end you will have a quilt/wall hanging consisting of 12 houses to decorate your home or give as a gift.  Samples of the patterns are available at the Tree for viewing.

($15 includes pattern - $30 will be required 1st Lesson so payments are 1 month in advance) Project runs for 12 months.

Bareroots House Little Stitches - 1st Fri - $15 per month (incl pattern)
FIRST Friday of each month 09:30am - 11:30am

Each month of this class you will be issued with a Bareroots Little Stitchies pattern that depicts a house situated in a scene depicting that month.  You will be able to start stitching in class then complete the borders at home.  At the end you will have a quilt/wall hanging consisting of 12 houses to decorate your home or give as a gift.  Samples of the patterns are available at the Tree for viewing. 

($15 includes pattern - $30 will be required 1st Lesson so payments are 1 month in advance).  Project runs for 12 months.

Coming Events - Other Classes & Events
Annie's Garden - $130 - 9 Lessons

This quilt combines some pieced blocks and some appliquéd blocks.  We will meet once a month over 9 months so you will have plenty of time to complete your quilt.  You will only need to bring Sewing machine for the first and last lessons.  All other lessons will be preparing appliqué blocks in class for stitching at home (by hand or machine).  Come along and join us for some fun. Quilt will be in store ASAP.
Finished size approx 80" x 80".

Schedule:
Lesson 1 (3rd Tue) - 16 Mar 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 (3rd Tue) - 20 Apr 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 3 (1st Tue) - 04 May 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 4 (1st Tue) - 01 Jun 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 5 (1st Tue) - 06 Jul 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 6 (1st Tue) - 03 Aug 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 7 (1st Tue) - 07 Sep 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 8 (1st Tue) - 05 Oct 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 9 (3rd Tue) - 02 Nov 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 (3rd Sat) - 20 Mar 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 (3rd Sat) - 17 Apr 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 3 (3rd Sat) - 15 May 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 4 (3rd Sat) - 19 Jun 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 5 (3rd Sat) - 17 Jul 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 6 (3rd Sat) - 14 Aug 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 7 (3rd Sat) - 18 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 8 (3rd Sat) - 16 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:00pm
Lesson 9 (3rd Sat) - 20 Nov 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Home Sweet Home - $65 - 3 Lessons

This blended quilt is easily achieved with simple piecing.  You will require a Jelly Roll, a Layer Cake and some border fabric to complete this generous (what a surprise!) quilt.  Why not join us for some fun while creating.
Approx. finished size 86” x 92”.

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 07 Aug 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 2 - 18 Sep 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 3 - 02 Oct 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Quiltmaking Stage 1 Machine - $120 - 9 Lessons

This class comprises of drafting, fast rotary cutting, machine piecing and understanding how different fabric values can give the same block a variety of looks.  Once you have completed your sampler blocks, you will be taught how to calculate your sashing and backing requirements.  The basics of machine quilting will then be taught and after 3 weeks away quilting you will return to learn how to finish your quilt with binding.

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 02 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 - 09 Sep 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 3 - 16 Sep 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 4 - 23 Sep 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 5 - 30 Sep 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 6 - 07 Oct 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 7 - 14 Oct 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 8 - 21 Oct 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 9 - 11 Nov 10 09:30am - 11:30am
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 09 Sep 10 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Lesson 2 - 16 Sep 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 3 - 23 Sep 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 4 - 30 Sep 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 5 - 07 Oct 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 6 - 14 Oct 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 7 - 21 Oct 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 8 - 28 Oct 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Lesson 9 - 18 Nov 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
Christmas Card Holder - $40 - 2 Lessons

A practical wall hanging that neatly accommodates your Christmas Cards whilst adorning your walls in the tradition of Christmas.

Approximate finished size 26" x 41".

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 04 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:00am
Lesson 2 - 25 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:00am
Jenny's Strip Club - Thread Tidy - $25 - 1 Lesson

Need somewhere for all those - need tp neaten up your sewing room?  This little project will get you on your way.

Schedule:
1 Lesson  - 11 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Fruitcake Fantasy - $50 - 2 Lessons

This is a large quilt (of course it is - it's Jennys).  But oh so very easy to make.  By Christmas you could have a new quilt for every bed in the house.  Jenny has made this one in Christmas fabric, but that is not necessary if you prefer something different.  Approximate size 90" x 86".

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 14 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2  - 28 Sep 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 09 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2  - 23 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Tea With Friends - Quilt Piecing Together - $40 - 2 Lessons

If you have completed the Tea with Friends stitcheries from 2009, this is the class you need to take to complete the quilt.  Alison will guide you through finishing this project so that it doesn’t become another UFO.

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 22 Sep 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 2 - 20 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Shrink Magic Bag - $30 - 1 Lesson

Make this classy handbag with Alison whilst learning the technique of using 'Shrinky' and the effect it can create.

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 02 Oct 10 09:00am - 01:00pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 04 Nov 10 09:30am - 01:30pm
Roxy's Ready to go Bags - $25 - 1 Lesson

In this class you can choose to make one of these easy, handy bags using a Charm Pack or Jelly Roll. Roxanne will help you create and you will be able to leave with your completed bag.

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 02 Oct 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 11 Nov 10 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Jenny's Strip Club - Bed Runner - $50 - 2 Lessons

Here is something a little new for those of you who do not want to make a full size quilt.  This be runner will lay accross the foot of your bed and look just as beautiful.  It is strip pieced of course.  Approximate size 78" x 40".

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 02 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2  - 06 Nov 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 05 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 - 02 Nov 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Machine Applique - Blanket Stitch - $15 - 1 Lesson

Have you ever wanted to create Blanket stitch that looks like it was done by hand - on your sewing machine?  Roxanne has some great tips and ideas to share.  (Be warned that some sewing machines do Blanket Stitch better than others - some don't do it at all.  However Roxanne is happy to have a play with you and your machine to create great looking Machine Applique.)

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 15 Sep 10 06:30pm - 08:30pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 06 Oct 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Gingerbread Table Topper - $25 - 1 Lesson

Hand Applique, hand stitching and some machine piecing is used to create this gorgeous rustic oval shaped Christmas Table Topper.  See sample in store.

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 09 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 12 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Jelly Roll Table Cloth - $50 - 2 Lessons

Let’s use one of those Jelly Rolls you have been saving in your stash to make this simply pieced tablecloth.  Bring along a smile.  Approximate finished size 60” x 60”. 

Schedule:
Lesson 1  - 25 Sep 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
Lesson 2 - 16 Oct 10 01:00pm - 04:00pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 13 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2  - 03 Nov 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
All Hearts Come Home for Christmas Table Runner - $25 - 1 Lesson

A sweet scrappy style table runner with a stitched verse on the border - that is easily achieved.  Who would not want one of these gracing the table at Christmas?

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 19 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 23 Oct 10 01:30pm - 04:30pm
Advent Calender - $50 - 2 Lessons

All machine pieced - Roxanne has designed this Advent Calender that you will have finished in time for Christmas 2010. It incorporates pockets and treasured messages that the young or young at heart can use to count down the days until Santa's arrival.

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 16 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 - 30 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 21 Oct 10 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Lesson 2 - 04 Nov 10 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Easy 8 Workshop - $25 - 1 Lesson

Ever wanted to create eight pointed diamond stars?  In this class Roxanne will show you how easy it is using the ‘Easy Eight’™ ruler.  You will create a table runner and placemats; however more importantly learn how to create a great block that can be incorporated into your next quilt.  Check out the samples in store now.

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 22 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
- OR -
1 Lesson - 27 Oct 10 06:30pm - 09:30pm
Simple Gifts from a Charm Pack & Jelly Roll - $50 - 2 Lessons

You will be surprised and excited about how quickly and easily you can make these lovely gifts.  First we have a table runner – I call this "The One Hour Project".  Then we have placemats in the flip and quilt-as-you-go technique.  Last, but not least, we have a beautiful bag featuring just a little machine appliqué and some tiny rusty bells.  Come in and see all of these projects in store now.

Schedule:
Lesson 1  - 09 Oct 10 01:30pm - 04:30pm
Lesson 2 - 30 Oct 10 01:30pm - 04:30pm
- OR -
Lesson 1 - 26 Oct 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Lesson 2 - 09 Nov 10 09:30am - 12:30pm
Oak Leaves Table Topper - $30 - 2 Lessons

All you need is your favourite Jelly Roll and a Charm pack to whip up this 46" square table topper.  Adorned with vines and stars, and edged with Prarie Points - this project is suitable for Christmas or Everyday use.

Schedule:
Lesson 1 - 30 Oct 10 09:30am - 11:30am
Lesson 2 - 13 Nov 10 09:30am - 11:30pm
Needle Turn Applique - Dianne Johnston - $65 - 1 Lesson

In this workshop Dianne will teach the principals of easy, stress free needle-turn appliqué. The techniques taught will include pattern transferring, achieving sharp points, smooth curves, fray free concave corners, bias stems, and simple invisible stitches.  Dianne specializes in correct colour and balance, which will help you with all your patchwork, not just applique.  You will be supplied with the pattern "Rose and Daisy" to work on in class.

 

Schedule:
1 Lesson - 06 Nov 10 09:00am - 04:00pm

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